As our world is increasingly monopolized by evil tech oligarchs, more people are turning to the utility and joy of DIYing. And especially around the holidays, a homemade gift that your loved one has spent actual time and effort on is often more meaningful than a store-bought item. Don’t know where to start? Learn a practical skill this week at MonkeyWrench: how to bind a notebook. In this two-hour class you’ll learn how to do a simple codex bind for a last minute gift or just a fresh start in 2026 with a journal you made yourself. Show up anytime between 12 and 6 to learn. – Lina Fisher